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[Camp Scene on the Mexican Border]

Description: Postcard of a U. S. military camp on the U.S. - Mexican border. Two rows of tents are in the forefront; a row of cabins is visible on the right. A variety of miscellaneous items, including wooden boards, fire wood, buckets, barrels and trash cans, are strewn on the ground in between the rows of tents. Soldiers are inside the open-sided tents completing chores.
Date: [1910..1920]
Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: El Paso Public Library

Border Fence

Description: Photograph of a section of bollard-style pedestrian border fence in Brownsville, Texas, with electrical boxes in the nearest section of the fence. It was erected by U.S. Homeland security in the late 2000s as part of the "Secure Fence Act of 2006."
Date: June 27, 2018
Creator: Hicks, William
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 25.886554 -97.377186
Partner: UNT Libraries

[U.S. Soldiers]

Description: Photograph of a large group of soldiers in the middle of a field. Most of the soldiers are standing beside horses. A truck near the center of the photo is situated behind some soldiers. In the distance, the outline of a mountain is seen.
Date: [1910..1920]
Creator: Aultman, Otis A., 1874-1943
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Peace Commission]

Description: Photograph of a large group of people at an undisclosed location in the desert. Information on the back of the photo states that this photograph is of a peace commission and to note the American flags displayed on two of the automobiles present in the photograph. A few horses are present in the photo as well. One lone man stares at the camera. He resembles one of the newspapermen photographed in other photos within the collection.
Date: [1910..1920]
Creator: Aultman, Otis A., 1874-1943
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Army Cannon]

Description: Photograph of a group of U.S. Army soldiers attempting to move a large cannon. The wheels used to transport the cannon are nearly the height of the soldiers. There are two other cannons in the background.
Date: [1910..1920]
Creator: Aultman, Otis A., 1874-1943
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[In Pursuit]

Description: Photograph of 16 U.S. soldiers with their rifles at their sides. In the photograph, the soldiers running to the top of a hill and positioning themselves low to the ground.
Date: [1910..1920]
Creator: Aultman, Otis A., 1874-1943
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Pennsylvania National Guard]

Description: Photograph of the Pennsylvania National Guard en route to an undisclosed location. The guardsmen are all on horseback; riding through the desert. In the center of the photo a guardsman is holding the Pennsylvania National Guard's flag, acting as flag bearer.
Date: [1916..1917]
Creator: Aultman, Otis A., 1874-1943
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[U.S. Army Artillery]

Description: Photograph of a U.S. Army Artillery Unit taking a break from their duties in the shade, underneath a tree. Two men remain on duty, standing and sitting beside a cannon. The man standing is drinking from a canteen. The exact location is unknown.
Date: [1910..1920]
Creator: Aultman, Otis A., 1874-1943
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Group of Men Observe Bodies]

Description: Photograph of a group of U.S. soldiers and other men looking at the bodies of two deceased revolutionaries. One of the bodies is partially nude; the pants can be seen at the feet of the body. The other body is fully clothed. The group in the photo all crowd behind the bodies, looking down for the most part with indifference, except for the soldier in the center of the photo, the tallest figure in the photograph with his hands at his hips. He shows a wide smile as he stares directly into th… more
Date: [1910..1920]
Creator: Aultman, Otis A., 1874-1943
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Border Citizens on the Banks of the Rio Grande]

Description: Photograph of large crowds of American and Mexican citizens on the banks of the Rio Grande in El Paso, Texas and Juarez, Mexico during the Mexican Revolution. The people on the left bank of the Rio Grande are on the American (El Paso) side and the people on the right bank are on the Mexican (Juarez) side. A group of rebels can be seen sitting down on the bank of the river. Text on the back of the photograph reads: "Hanging bridge across from Smelter - nearly collapsed from rush of people esc… more
Date: [1910..1920]
Creator: Aultman, Otis A., 1874-1943
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Drawing a Crowd]

Description: Photograph of a U.S. soldier loading something into an automobile as fellow soldiers sit in the back seat. The soldiers draw a crowd, a group of local young men (perhaps Mexican youth) surround the car. The car is parked in front of a large adobe structure where a man is sitting on the nearest doorstep.
Date: 1916~
Creator: Aultman, Otis A., 1874-1943
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[On the Go]

Description: Photograph of a lone U.S. soldier driving an automobile up the side of hill; a cloud of dust follows as he goes. Though not clearly visible, the automobile appears to be a Dort, as the seals on the side of the doors resemble those of other automobiles taken during the Punitive Expedition.
Date: 1916~
Creator: Aultman, Otis A., 1874-1943
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[U.S. Military Transportation]

Description: Photograph of an oxen drawn wagon resting between two parked U.S. military automobiles. A line of military trucks can be seen driving away in the background. Both automobiles bear the American flag, and the word Dort is on the windshields of the cars. Dort references the make of the automobiles. Soldiers sit or stand by their vehicles; two soldiers are standing atop of the wagon. In front of the oxen there are two dogs. Maybe these soldiers brought their pets along on the Punitive Expedit… more
Date: 1916~
Creator: Aultman, Otis A., 1874-1943
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Army Artillery Piece]

Description: Photograph of four U.S. soldiers posing for a photograph next to a piece of field artillery in an army camp. There are several tents visible in the background. The soldiers smile into the camera as they display their weaponry.
Date: [1910..1920]
Creator: Aultman, Otis A., 1874-1943
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Herd of Mules]

Description: Photograph of a herd of mules being driven by the U.S. military during the Punitive Expedition. Two soldiers are driving two automobiles alongside the mules, keeping them in line. Four individuals can be seen amongst the herd, keeping order. Each mule is carrying a load upon its back.
Date: 1916~
Creator: Aultman, Otis A., 1874-1943
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Punitive Expedition Troops]

Description: Photograph of U.S. soldiers posing for a photograph in or next to two automobiles in front of a large tree. Behind the group is a long adobe building. To the left of the group is a tent. On the doors of the automobiles are the seals that reference the Dort Automobile Company.
Date: 1916~
Creator: Aultman, Otis A., 1874-1943
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Digging for Cover]

Description: Photograph of three U.S. soldiers digging trenches or bunkers in the ground (note the shovels), while out in the field during the Punitive Expedition. A fourth soldier looks on as the others work accomplish their task. The exact location of where this photo was taken is unknown. The soldiers appear to be in an area that is heavily covered with brush.
Date: 1916~
Creator: Aultman, Otis A., 1874-1943
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Border Mayors]

Description: Photograph of the mayors of El Paso, Texas and Ciudad Juarez, Mexico with city officials outside of a building. Identified from left to right are unidentified, Park W. Pitman (El Paso County Clerk), C.E. Kelly (El Paso Mayor), Charles Mathews, Juan N. Medina, Peyton J. Edwards (Sheriff of El Paso), and E. Kelly.
Date: [1910..1915]
Creator: Aultman, Otis A., 1874-1943
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[U.S. Soldiers at the International Bridge]

Description: Photograph of a group of U.S. soldiers at the El Paso International Bridge on the U.S. side in 1916, preparing to go elsewhere. Each soldier has their rifle, a backpack, canteen, ammunition, and a distinct belt with pouches to hold items in. Among the many duties assigned, guarding the international bridges was a high priority at the time. An early twentieth century bicycle can be seen next to a cluster of soldiers, leaning up against a beam.
Date: 1916~
Creator: Aultman, Otis A., 1874-1943
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: El Paso Public Library
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